Semi truck damages railroad crossing arm in Palmdale, Palmdale CA
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TrafficAccording to the dispatch call, a semi truck broke the railroad crossing arm near Sierra Highway and Avenue M in Palmdale. The broken arm is on the train tracks, and debris risks being hit by an oncoming freight train. Emergency responders were dispatched immediately.
Audio|Heard on: Los Angeles County Sheriff Dispatch 3,8,9,13,14; California Highway Patrol: South LA & East LA; Downey Fire
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Transcript:
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Attention Palmdale and its code three responses needed 909T, Sierra Highway, and Avenue M.
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Mary in Palmdale.
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In formation, the railroad arm was broken by a semi and is sitting in the middle of a train track.
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Unable to move from tracks, a freight train will hit the arm.
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Take a 7-2-Palmdale and a Code 3[1] and 2 or less.
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Code 3: Emergency response; proceed immediately with lights and siren.
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Location mentioned:
Sierra Hwy & E Ave M, Palmdale, CA 93550
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